The DOL’s ESG Proposal and DB Plans
Defined benefit plan fiduciaries can expand on their evaluations of ESG investments to show they...
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Repositioning Financial Wellness and Retirement Benefits for 2021
Plan sponsors can take steps now to make sure their plans are ready to meet...
Survey Findings
Having a retirement plan is important to retirement security, especially during the pandemic, yet few participants took positive savings behaviors, PLANSPONSOR’s 2020 Participant Survey shows.
Source: 2020 Participant Survey
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Retirement Planning Needs of Private- and Public-Sector Employees More Similar Than Different
Yes, public employees are more likely to have pensions, but some do not get Social Security, and health care costs are increasing for everyone.
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The Relationship Between Retirement Plans and HSAs
Experts at the session, held as part of the 2020 PLANSPONSOR HSA Conference, discussed incorporating health savings accounts and 401(k)...
House Committee Introduces ‘Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020’
The legislation proposes expanding automatic enrollment in retirement plans, and expanding retirement savings options for nonprofit employees, among other things.
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Delay of Initial e-Disclosure Notice
Experts from Groom Law Group and Cammack Retirement Group answer questions concerning retirement plan administration and regulations.
Introducing the Gen Z Gig Workforce
Younger employees are heading into freelance or gig work—whether that’s their first choice or not.
Contribution Limits Unchanged for 2021
Most contribution and benefit limits for employer-sponsored plans remain unchanged for 2021, according to the IRS.
IRS Issues Guidance About Retirement Plan Accounts Transferred to Unclaimed Property Funds
A revenue ruling addresses income tax withholding and reporting, and a revenue procedure adds to the list of waivers of...
Trump Administration to Look at Pensions Transferred to PBGC
A memorandum issued by the president first orders three departments to review the situation for Delphi retirees, then orders a...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Findley to join USI; Groom Law Group selects litigators for ERISA practice; Robeco appoints insurance analytics head; and more.
COVID-19’s Effect on Retirement Savings Could Be Long-Lasting
Actions detrimental to employees’ long-term financial security have increased 50% since April, and illustrations show the effect of some of...
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Rethinking Benefits in the Pandemic Era
Supporting employees’ emotional and financial wellness with an innovative student debt relief strategy
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Financial ownership: Helping participants move from engagement to actions
Catherine Golladay, President Schwab Retirement Plan Services keynote from the PLANSPONSOR National Conference
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The Changing Cyber Landscape: How to Protect Your Data
In today's environment, it is more important than ever that your retirement plan and your participant accounts are protected against cyber threats and fraud attempts. The Department of Justice warns us of an...
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How Employers Can Help Employees Cope Financially During COVID-19
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Creating Financial Wellness Programs in a Post-Pandemic World
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Employers Hold the Key to Financial Well-Being in the Age of COVID-19
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2020 Plan Sponsor of the Year Winners
We recognize the winners in 10 categories of plans.
Investment Focus
Rethinking Fixed Income
What are the options besides bonds?
Inside Angle
DOL Doubles Down
The agency’s recent proposal creates stricter limits for ESG investments.
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Sponsors Can Hack-Proof Their Plan
Organizations should have some defensive elements in place.
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The Push and Pull of CITs
Lawsuits act as a reminder that a prudent review of fee costs...
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